Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing Specialist

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Santa Maria, CA. This is an on-site position based in Santa Maria, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

Job Summary

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for negotiating with suppliers to obtain goods, materials, and services at the best prices by using strategic sourcing strategies and extensive knowledge of their commodity industry, under the direction of a Commodity Managers and Sourcing Council.

Summary of Job Duties

Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Maintain a complete and current supplier database (AVL / ASL), following strict process requirements.

Maintain and update supplier files and documents in order to keep AVL / ASL current.

Support or conduct pre-screening activities to qualify alternative supply sources on key products and services; based on risk mitigation, cost out opportunities, etc.

Conduct market analyses that contribute to an optimal selection of strategic suppliers, in accordance with commodity strategies.

Negotiate price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers.

Develop, issue and manage Request for Quote (RFQ) for sourcing goods and services to achieve savings based on targeted specifications.

Analyze and compare RFQ data for various award factors like cost, quality, proven performance, etc.

Generate quote comparisons and contribute to internal supplier selection based on the quotes.

Prepare status reports and creates supplier Key Performance Indicators

Provide solutions to improve company spending and outsourcing based on data analysis.

Monitor supplier capability and capacity in order to distribute workload amongst suppliers appropriately.

Support internal quarterly vendor reviews to ensure supplier challenges are addressed including corrective action plans, alternate sourcing strategies, and contract adherence.

Provide support to site buyers / procurement specialists, as needed.

Maintain long-lasting relationships with suppliers.

Analyze and improve existing procurement systems, vendor agreements, logistical arrangements, and workflow systems.

Track contract renewals, extensions, and modifications.

Arrange supplier meetings with appropriate personnel for negotiations, capacity and capabilities reviews, monitoring and surveillance assessments, etc.

Coordinate with Supplier Quality and Quality Assurance to ensure that all suppliers are in good standing on the approved supplier list.

Cooperate with people of different levels inside and outside the company, interact with team to reach team goals and business objectives on a very high level.

Recognize and respond to customer expectations with sense of urgency.

Work to achieve the highest delivered quality at the lowest possible cost in support of company targets.

Take actions and decisions to generate ideas, products, processes in promised timely manner; involved in designs and work requiring creative imagination on a high level.

Set goals in consistency with company objectives and adapt plans to changing environment.

Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

General Qualifications Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education :

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience is required

Experience :

3-5+ years of direct experience

Experience with AS9100, AS9102 and Boeing & Airbus commercial aircraft contract requirements

Skills :

Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus specifications for aircraft seat systems

Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools

Other :

May be asked to work extended or irregular hours as required

Will be asked to travel globally to source and secure supply chain suppliers

Often asked to travel on short notice

Elevate Aircraft Seating is an "at-will" employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Supervision Provided to the Position

Direction with necessary guidance is provided in terms of tasks and craftsmanship and measured based upon how well tasks have been completed. Receives detailed instructions as needed.

Leadership Responsibility

Ability to empower others to achieve results through motivation, recognition and performance feedback on a very high level

Will be assigned Commodity Buyers, Supplier Development and possibly Supplier Quality oversight responsibilities

Problem Solving

Develops and provides solutions to complex problems based on established precedents consistent with organization objectives

Ability to take full responsibility for decisions & results even when all elements are not under individual direct control on a very high level

Language Skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Compensation & Benefits

Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Salary Range Transparency : $95,000 - $120,000 annually

Featured Benefits :

Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)

Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting

3 weeks of Paid Time Off

12 paid holidays

Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family

And so much more!

Other Perks

Potential for growth within organization

Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture